Spoiled By the Young Master After Reborn In the 80s
Chapter 325: Three hundred twenty-four, Xiao Yao

Chapter 325: Three hundred twenty-four, Xiao Yao

Luo Shu and Yun Han’s complexions changed drastically at once, facing the powerful aura of the Shadow Leopard, they simply couldn’t withstand it. Both of them were at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Late-Stage, and even if they could barely fight against the Shadow Leopard, there was no way for them to contend with its momentum.

As for Xiao Qing, it had just advanced to a Third-Level Spirit Beast, and its cultivation had not yet fully stabilized, so it was not a match for the Shadow Leopard at all.

Luo Shu hesitated as she looked at Yun Han. It seemed that the only solution now was to enter the space. But did she really want to let Yun Han know the secret of the space?

Just then, a black blade light, like a bolt of lightning, suddenly cleaved from afar, instantly splitting the Shadow Leopard in two.

The unexpected turn of events left Luo Shu and Yun Han completely stunned! How powerful!

While the two of them stood in shock for a moment, a man in a blue robe, with exceptionally handsome long hair, appeared in front of them, "Are you both alright?"

"Thank you, sir, for saving our lives!" Yun Han and Luo Shu came to their senses and quickly expressed their gratitude. The people of the True Cultivation World were indeed powerful; anyone you chanced upon could instantly slay a Third-Level Spirit Beast. They better leave this place quickly once the Teleportation Array was activated.

"It was just a helping hand, nothing more. You two don’t look like you’re from Lan Star?" the man asked with a smile.

"No, we come from Yuan Star," Yun Han replied.

The long-haired man thought for a moment, then laughed and shook his head, "Never heard of it. I’m called Xiao Yao. How may I address you two?"

"Yun Han!"

"Luo Shu!" Yun Han and Luo Shu gave their names.

Xiao Yao nodded with a smile, "I am about to go to Myriad Stars Realm. Are you two interested in joining me?"

"Thank you, Brother Xiao Yao! It’s just that our cultivation is really too low. We won’t bother you with our troubles," Yun Han said, smiling as he declined, although he was very eager to go and see for himself. However, after the recent battle and seeing Xiao Yao’s formidable strength, he felt even more that the True Cultivation World was not a place he could step into now. It wasn’t that he lacked confidence in himself, but in the face of true strength, confidence alone was useless.

"There will be many Foundation Establishment Cultivators going to Myriad Stars Realm this time; there’s no danger. Moreover, with me present, I won’t let anything happen to you," Xiao Yao said confidently, quite sure of his own strength. He had invited Luo Shu and Yun Han because he felt they were pleasing to the eye.

Yun Han and Luo Shu exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of hesitation in each other’s eyes, and also a gleam of eagerness to try.

After a while, the two finally made a decision.

Yun Han looked towards Xiao Yao and said, "Then we’ll trouble Brother Xiao Yao."

Xiao Yao laughed heartily and waved his hand, "Don’t be so formal. I invited you to join me because I liked you, but also because I need your help with something."

"What help?" Luo Shu and Yun Han both showed a trace of surprise in their eyes. With his mighty strength, why would he need their assistance?

"You see, to enter the Myriad Stars Realm, you must form teams of three to qualify for entry. I had intended to team up with someone else, but despite looking for so long, I couldn’t find anyone I fancied," Xiao Yao explained. He had initially planned to form a team after reaching the Myriad Stars Realm, but then he unexpectedly encountered them.

"Aren’t you afraid that our low strength will hold you back?" Luo Shu asked with confusion. If it were up to her, she would rather choose a strong teammate for more security.

"Myriad Stars Realm is not a contest of strength, but of intelligence," Xiao Yao said. That was the reason why many academies held an intellect competition this time, selecting the students with the highest IQ to participate. Thus, the Cultivators going to Myriad Stars Realm varied greatly in strength.

"I see," Luo Shu said, nodding her head in understanding.

"It’s a day and a half’s journey to Myriad Stars Realm from here. Once we pass this forest, we’ll reach Fall Mountain Town, and past that is Myriad Stars Realm." Xiao Yao was also very happy to have met Luo Shu and the others.

"Alright! Then let me extract the Spirit Core from this Spirit Beast first." Yun Han took out a dagger, walked over to the Shadow Leopard, and dug out the Spirit Core from its forehead. Fortunately, Xiao Yao’s strike hadn’t damaged the core; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been exchangeable for Spirit Stones.

After dealing with the Third-Level Spirit Beast, Luo Shu and the others followed in Xiao Yao’s footsteps, still feeling a bit uneasy in their hearts. They could tell Xiao Yao was a man of disposition and knew with his strength, he had no need to deceive them. But they had never truly immersed themselves in the True Cultivation World and were unsure whether their decision was the right one.

Once they reached Fall Mountain Town, the number of Cultivators had visibly increased.

Although this was only a small town, the streets were bustling with people coming and going.

"Brother Xiao Yao, we’d like to go to a shop to exchange for some Spirit Stones," Yun Han said. He and Luo Shu had collected a lot of Level One and Level Two Spirit Grass in the forest and could now exchange them for some Spirit Stones. He knew Luo Shu urgently needed Spirit Stones.

"Sure! I’ll go with you," Xiao Yao agreed readily, glanced around, and pointed to a shop, "Let’s go to the Wishful Shop to exchange. They offer the fairest prices." The Wishful Shop was well-known throughout Lan Star for its honesty to all.

The three of them entered the Wishful Shop, and immediately a shop assistant greeted them with enthusiasm, "Welcome to the Wishful Shop, esteemed guests!"

"My two friends would like to exchange Spirit Grass for some Spirit Stones," Xiao Yao told the shop assistant.

"Right away! Please follow me," the assistant promptly led the way.

Soon, he took Luo Shu and the others to an office, where, in the corridor outside the room, more than a dozen Cultivators were seated, waiting to exchange for Spirit Stones.

"Please take a seat here and wait for a bit, if you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask," the shop assistant said, bowed to Luo Shu and the others, and then turned and left.

"I didn’t expect there to be so many Cultivators here to exchange for Spirit Stones," Yun Han remarked with a sigh.

"Spirit Stones are quite versatile, not only for cultivation but also as the universal currency of Lan Star," Xiao Yao explained with a smile.

"Brother Xiao Yao, can one exchange for Top-Quality Spirit Stones here?" Luo Shu asked. Until now, she had not seen what Top-Quality Spirit Stones looked like.

"Of course, you can, but only if you have something truly valuable to offer. The low-level Spirit Grass you’ve picked won’t do," Xiao Yao replied. He knew they had just arrived on Lan Star, so he made sure to explain things in greater detail.

As they were speaking, a middle-aged man in a grey robe came out of the room and announced to everyone, "The quota for Level One and Level Two Spirit Grass, materials, Elixirs, Magic Artifacts, and Talismans has been reached for today, and this shop will temporarily stop accepting them."